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Top 55 You Never Know What Someone Is Going Through Quotes

You Never Know What Someone Is Going Through Quotes

This post contains some of the best “You never know what someone is going through quotes.”

You Never Know What Someone Is Going Through Quotes

1. “Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.” ― J.K. Rowling

2. “Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.” ― Roy T. Bennett

3. “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” ― Plato

4. “Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.” ― Roy T. Bennett

5. “Be mindful. Be grateful. Be positive. Be true. Be kind.” ― Roy T. Bennett

6. “All I ever wanted was to reach out and touch another human being not just with my hands but with my heart.” ― Tahereh Mafi

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7. “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” ― Mother Teresa

8. “There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” ― John Holmes

9. “Treat everyone with politeness and kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are.” ― Roy T. Bennett

10. “Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” ― Henry James

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11. “I have no idea what’s awaiting me, or what will happen when this all ends. For the moment I know this: there are sick people and they need curing.” ― Albert Camus

12. “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” ― Dalai Lama XIV

13. “We must learn to regard people less in the light of what they do or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer

14. “Acts of Kindness: A random act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a tremendous impact on someone else’s life.” ― Roy T. Bennett

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15. “A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” ― Steve Maraboli

16. “Always find opportunities to make someone smile, and to offer random acts of kindness in everyday life.” ― Roy T. Bennett

17. “Be a little kinder than you have to.” ― E. Lockhart

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18. “We are all different. Don’t judge, understand instead.” ― Roy T. Bennett

19. “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” ― Mark Twain

20. “Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.” —Anthony J. D’Angelo

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21. “Self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion. When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom large. But when we focus on others, our world expands. Our own problems drift to the periphery of the mind and so seem smaller, and we increase our capacity for connection – or compassionate action.” ― Daniel Goleman

22. “At times, we are the bridge that allows another to re-enter the world after a loss. Don’t mistake it for more or its beauty may be lost.” ― Danielle Pierre

23. “I would rather make mistakes in kindness and compassion than work miracles in unkindness and hardness.” ― Mother Teresa

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24. “Encourage, lift and strengthen one another. For the positive energy spread to one will be felt by us all. For we are connected, one and all.” ― Deborah Day

25. “Strong people don’t put others down… They lift them up.” ― Michael P. Watson

26. “Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” ― Pema Chödrön

27. “A best friend is the only one that walks into your life when the world has walked out.” ― Shannon l. Alder

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28. “Imagine how many suicide victims would still be with us, if only the right person said the right thing at the right time.” ― Wayne Gerard Trotman

29. “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful then a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

30. “If you want to support others you have to stay upright yourself.” ― Peter Hoeg

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31. “Support and encouragement are found in the most unlikely places.” ― Raquel Cepeda

32. “If you can do nothing else, do whatever is in your power to make the people in your life feel completely unashamed of who they are.” ― Sam Killermann

33. “I didn’t want to upset my loved ones, but I couldn’t carry this alone.” ― Julie Flygare

34. “There is no greater power and support you can give someone than to look them in the eye, and with sincerity/conviction say, ‘I believe in you.” ― Ken Poirot

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35. “To be the holder of other people’s loss is to be the keeper of their love. To share your loss with people is another way of giving your love.” ― Gayle Forman

36. “The human touch is that little snippet of physical affection that brings a bit of comfort, support, and kindness. It doesn’t take much from the one who gives it, but can make a huge difference in the one who receives it.” ― Mya Robarts

37. “Life is a wall, you have to climb it by pushing others to climb over and you will be pushed as well. Give a helping hand today.” ― Bernard Kelvin Clive

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38. “The next time you want to withhold your help, or your love, or your support for another for whatever the reason, ask yourself a simple question: do the reasons you want to withhold it reflect more on them or on you? And which reasons do you want defining you forevermore?” ― Dan Pearce

39. “A worthy relationship is an agreement that challenges and supports both participants.” ― Joseph Rain

40. “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” ― Brad Meltzer

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41. “Build me up and I with you. For we are more one than two.” ― Deborah Day

42. “Be careful of using the word normal around cancer patients, whether they call themselves a survivor or not, there is no ‘back to normal’.” ― Lynda Wolters

43. “People shouldn’t have to earn kindness. They should have to earn cruelty.” ― Maggie Stiefvater

44. “Root for others to win, and you will remain blessed. There is always room for more people to elevate.” ― Robin S. Baker

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45. “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.” ― Kahlil Gibran

46. “Evil begins when you begin to treat people as things.” ― Terry Pratchett

47. “To belittle, you have to be little.” ― Kahill Gibran

48. “Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” ― Lao-Tzu

49. “All I’m saying is, kindness don’t have no boundaries.” ― Kathryn Stockett

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50. “Always have a willing hand to help someone, you might be the only one that does.” ― Roy T. Bennett

51. “The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.” ― Andy Rooney

52. “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful then a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

53. “This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” ― Dalai Lama XIV

54. “The real loneliness is living among all these kind people who only ask one to pretend!” ― Edith Wharton

55. “Let us make one point, that we meet each other with a smile, when it is difficult to smile. Smile at each other, make time for each other in your family.” ― Mother Teresa

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Validating Statements You Can Use to Support Someone

Emotional validation is the process of acknowledging, accepting, and empathizing with someone’s emotions.

It involves recognizing and affirming their feelings as valid and understandable, regardless of whether or not we personally experience or agree with those emotions.

Validating someone’s emotions helps them feel heard, understood, and supported.

It communicates that their feelings are important and that they are not alone in their experiences.

The following are some validating statements you can use when offering support:

  • It’s completely valid to feel the way you’re feeling right now.
  • Your emotions and experiences are valid, even if others don’t understand them.
  • It’s okay to take time for yourself and prioritize self-care.
  • Your struggles are real and deserving of compassion.
  • You’re doing the best you can with the resources and knowledge you have.
  • It’s okay to make mistakes; they are opportunities for growth and learning.
  • Your thoughts and opinions matter, and you have the right to express them.
  • It’s okay to set boundaries and say no when necessary.
  • Your needs are important and deserve to be met.
  • You are not defined by your past or mistakes; you have the ability to shape your future.
  • It’s okay to take breaks and rest when you need to recharge.
  • Your perspective and experiences are unique and valuable.
  • Your feelings are valid, even if they seem contradictory or confusing.

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By Hadiah

Hadiah is a counselor who is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey towards mental well-being. Hadiah not only writes insightful articles on various mental health topics but also creates engaging and practical mental health worksheets.

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